carry on

verbphrasal verbUS /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/

To continue or proceed as before.idiomatic, intransitive
To continue, maintain or pursue (an activity or enterprise).idiomatic, transitive
To persist, persevere.idiomatic, intransitive
To talk continuously or prolongedly (about something), often in an excessively excited way.idiomatic, intransitive
To act or behave; especially, to misbehave so as to attract attention; to make a fuss; to behave ostentatiously.idiomatic, intransitive
To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship.idiomatic, intransitive
To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.idiomatic, intransitive, transitive

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